Rishabh Pant’s resilient 40 and Bumrah’s quick cameo push India to 185, while Australia lose Usman Khawaja early before stumps.
December 3, 2025: India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Highlights:
India struggled on Day 1 of the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), posting a modest total of 185 runs in their first innings. Rishabh Pant emerged as the top scorer with a hard-fought 40 off 98 balls, while Ravindra Jadeja (26) and Jasprit Bumrah (22) made valuable contributions down the order.
Australia’s bowling attack, led by Scott Boland (4/31) and Mitchell Starc (3/49), wreaked havoc on the Indian batting lineup. Pat Cummins (2/37) and Nathan Lyon (1/19) also chipped in with crucial breakthroughs.
In response, Australia started cautiously but lost Usman Khawaja to Jasprit Bumrah on the last ball of the day. Australia ended Day 1 at 9/1, with Sam Konstas (6)* and nightwatchman Beau Webster at the crease.
Key Highlights:
- Rishabh Pant’s Resistance: Scored 40 runs while battling consistent blows from Starc and Cummins.
- Scott Boland’s Brilliance: Picked up four wickets, including Virat Kohli and Pant, dismantling India’s middle order.
- Bumrah’s Late Cameo: Scored a fiery 22 off 17 balls to push India to 185.
- Usman Khawaja’s Dismissal: Bumrah struck late in the day, giving India a crucial breakthrough.
India’s Batting Scorecard:
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 10 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 38.46 |
| KL Rahul | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Shubman Gill | 20 | 64 | 2 | 0 | 31.25 |
| Virat Kohli | 17 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 24.64 |
| Rishabh Pant (WK) | 40 | 98 | 3 | 1 | 40.82 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 26 | 95 | 3 | 0 | 27.37 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Washington Sundar | 14 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 46.67 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30.00 |
| Jasprit Bumrah (C) | 22 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 129.41 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 18.75 |
Total: 185/10 (72.2 Overs)
Fall of Wickets:
11-1, 17-2, 57-3, 72-4, 120-5, 120-6, 134-7, 148-8, 168-9, 185-10
Bowling Figures (Australia):
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 18 | 5 | 49 | 3 | 2.72 |
| Pat Cummins | 15.2 | 4 | 37 | 2 | 2.41 |
| Scott Boland | 20 | 8 | 31 | 4 | 1.55 |
| Beau Webster | 13 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 2.23 |
| Nathan Lyon | 6 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 3.17 |
What’s Next?
Australia will aim to build a strong lead on Day 2, while India will look to strike early and limit the damage. With the World Test Championship final spot on the line, every moment of the game remains crucial.
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